Photo by: Ricky Bassman
Sam Kumbla Medals Twice at Junior World Championships
4/17/2024 1:21:00 PM | Fencing
The Lions had four representatives at the event in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Columbia fencing's Sam Kumbla won two medals at the 2024 Junior World Championships in foil. Kumbla took bronze in the individual competition on April 12 and won a team gold two days later. The Lions had three additional current squad members represent their countries, including Sofia Gaydos (Spain—foil), Bogdan Hamilton (Canada—foil) and Skyler Liverant (USA—epee).
Kumbla posted a 5-1 mark in the round-robin stage to advance to the knockout round in the individual competition. The current No. 1 junior foilist in the world won five bouts, including a thrilling 15-14 decision against Great Britain's Jaimie Cooke in the quarterfinals, to guarantee a podium finish. However, Kumbla fell 15-11 in the semifinals against Japan's Ryosuke Fukuda to end his run.
In the team event, Kumbla came up with three key victories in a 45-44 victory over Great Britain in the quarterfinals. Kumbla helped the U.S. post a 5-0 mark and was 9-1 in his individual bouts.
Liverant was part of the United States epee squad that placed fifth out of 42 countries. Hamilton helped Canada to an 11th-place finish (out of 37 countries) in the team competition. Gaydos competed in both the individual and team events for Spain.
For the latest on Columbia's fencing programs, follow @CULionsFencing on Twitter and Instagram and the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Kumbla posted a 5-1 mark in the round-robin stage to advance to the knockout round in the individual competition. The current No. 1 junior foilist in the world won five bouts, including a thrilling 15-14 decision against Great Britain's Jaimie Cooke in the quarterfinals, to guarantee a podium finish. However, Kumbla fell 15-11 in the semifinals against Japan's Ryosuke Fukuda to end his run.
In the team event, Kumbla came up with three key victories in a 45-44 victory over Great Britain in the quarterfinals. Kumbla helped the U.S. post a 5-0 mark and was 9-1 in his individual bouts.
Liverant was part of the United States epee squad that placed fifth out of 42 countries. Hamilton helped Canada to an 11th-place finish (out of 37 countries) in the team competition. Gaydos competed in both the individual and team events for Spain.
For the latest on Columbia's fencing programs, follow @CULionsFencing on Twitter and Instagram and the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
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